Haven't you seen too many people rush into the digital asset market with dreams of getting rich, only to end up losing their principal completely? Don't be quick to blame the 'market for cutting leeks'; in fact, most people lose due to two words: messing around!
As an analyst who has been in the field for 5 years, I started with only 2000 in basic funds, and now my account has long surpassed 1 million. No insider information, never gambled on so-called 'black swan' events, relying solely on the principle of 'stability' throughout — after all, in this market of unpredictable ups and downs, staying alive is the only way to wait for the opportunity to make money.
Stage One: Controlling positions is more important than making money: 'not losing'.
When I first entered the market, I split 2000 units of funds into 5 equal parts, using only 400 units for each position. The core principles are two: every trade must set stop losses and take profits, and absolutely do not engage in markets you do not understand.
Many newcomers are always afraid of 'missing out', chasing highs and selling lows like it's a daily routine, even stubbornly holding onto losses without setting stop losses, ultimately watching their principal shrink. But what I practiced initially was not the ability to make profits, but a respect for risk: setting the stop loss line within 3% of the principal, no matter how tempting the market looks, if you don't understand it, be resolute in watching from the sidelines—missing 10 opportunities is better than stepping into one pit. Although I earned slowly during this period, it helped me develop a habit of non-emotional trading—this became the foundation for later growth.
Stage Two: Increase positions with profits, don’t confuse 'luck' with 'skill'.
Once the account climbed to a scale of 50,000, I adjusted my position strategy: keeping the single position ratio stable at around 25%, and never adding fully in one go when facing a favorable market.
The core takeaway here is the 'incremental position increase method': the first time only add 10%, wait for the market to confirm a stable key position before adding another 10%, and leave the last 5% to cope with sudden fluctuations. This way, you can capture the core profits in the middle of the trend while avoiding being stuck at high positions during corrections. I've seen too many people get a little profit and become reckless, going all in thinking they can 'get rich quick', only to see the market reverse and bring them back to reality—remember, what the market lacks is not opportunities, but the discipline to preserve profits.
Stage Three: Take profits, 'money in hand is real money'.
Once the account surpassed 200,000, I developed an unshakeable habit: every week to withdraw 20%-30% of the profits and keep them separately.
It’s not that I’m timid about losses, but I’ve seen too many people fail due to 'inflation after quick profits'. Some people go from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, thinking they 'understand the market', and start adding leverage recklessly without setting stop losses, ultimately not only giving back profits but also losing their principal. In the digital asset market, preserving profits is more important than making quick money—if you earn money 10 times, one act of greed can wipe it all out, while regularly taking profits allows you to stay clear-headed and not be led by the market.
In fact, the logic of making money in this circle has never been complicated: avoiding the three pitfalls of 'heavy positions, holding onto losses, and greed', you have already surpassed 90% of people. Friends around me who follow my discipline, even if starting with only a few thousand in funds, have slowly achieved steady growth—there are no miracles, just persistence day after day.
To be honest: the digital asset market has never been a 'gamblers' paradise', but rather a 'discipline practitioner's ATM'. You don't need to envy someone else's 1 million, start with the three small things of 'diversification, stop loss, and take profit', and let time take care of the rest.
Follow me, in the next issue, I will break down specific techniques for setting stop losses and take profits, teaching you how to avoid the 8 pitfalls that beginners are most likely to fall into~ After all, in this market, surviving is better than anything, being able to earn money with a smile is the real skill!
